Create Bootable USB Drives the Easy Way

Rufus is a utility that helps format and create bootable USB flash drives. Whether you need to create installation media, work on systems without an OS, or flash firmware, Rufus makes it simple.

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Version 4.13
Latest Release
40+ Languages
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Rufus USB Drive

Powerful Features

Everything you need to create bootable USB drives with a simple, intuitive interface

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Create Bootable USB

Format and create bootable USB flash drives from ISO images with ease

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Lightning Fast

Compact size with comprehensive functionality - everything you need

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Secure & Reliable

Digitally signed and trusted by millions of users worldwide

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Multi-Platform

Support for Windows, Linux, UEFI, and many other operating systems

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Open Source

Free software under GNU GPL v3 license with public source code

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No Installation

Download and run immediately - no setup process needed

Download Rufus 4.13

Latest release - February 17, 2026

Standard (x64)

Recommended for most users

File: rufus-4.13.exe
Size: 1.9 MB
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Portable (x64)

No installation required

File: rufus-4.13p.exe
Size: 1.9 MB
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Standard (x86)

For 32-bit systems

File: rufus-4.13_x86.exe
Size: 1.8 MB
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Standard (ARM64)

For ARM64 processors

File: rufus-4.13_arm64.exe
Size: 4.9 MB
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System Requirements

Windows 8 or later. Once downloaded, the application is ready to use - no installation necessary.

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Supported Operating Systems

Rufus works with a wide variety of operating systems

Windows

  • Windows XP (SP2+)
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 8/8.1
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 11
  • Windows Server 2019

Linux

  • Ubuntu
  • Debian
  • Fedora
  • Linux Mint
  • Arch Linux
  • Manjaro
  • CentOS
  • Red Hat
  • OpenSUSE
  • Elementary OS

Other

  • FreeDOS
  • Kali Linux
  • Raspberry Pi OS
  • TrueNAS CORE
  • Clonezilla
  • GParted
  • Tails
  • ReactOS

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about Rufus

What is Rufus?

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Rufus is a utility that helps format and create bootable USB flash drives. It's useful for creating USB installation media from bootable ISOs, working on systems without an OS, flashing BIOS/firmware, or running low-level utilities.

What are the system requirements?

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Rufus requires Windows 8 or later. The application is portable and ready to use immediately after download - no installation is necessary.

Which operating systems does Rufus support?

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Rufus supports a wide range of operating systems including Windows (XP SP2+, Vista, 7, 8/8.1, 10, 11), various Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Linux Mint, Arch, Manjaro, etc.), and many others like FreeDOS, Kali Linux, Raspberry Pi OS, and TrueNAS CORE.

Is Rufus free?

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Yes, Rufus is completely free and open source under the GNU General Public License (GPL) v3. You are free to distribute, modify, or even sell the software as long as you respect the GPLv3 license.

How do I verify the authenticity of Rufus?

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The executable is digitally signed. The signature should state 'Akeo Consulting' (v1.3.0 or later) or 'Pete Batard - Open Source Developer' (v1.2.0 or earlier).

Can I create a bootable USB from an ISO file?

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Yes, all versions of Rufus since v1.1.0 support creating bootable USB drives from ISO images. You can also create ISO images from physical discs or files using free CD burning applications like InfraRecorder or CDBurnerXP.

Does Rufus support non-US keyboards?

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Yes, if you create a DOS bootable drive with a non-US keyboard, Rufus will attempt to select a keyboard layout according to your system's locale.

How many languages does Rufus support?

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Rufus supports over 40 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Russian, Portuguese, and many more.

Ready to Get Started?

Download Rufus today and start creating bootable USB drives with ease. It's free, open source, and trusted by millions.

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